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Capsule Chart of Selected Foundation Initiatives




DELTA PROJECT

A comprehensive plan to revamp substance abuse services in Howard County. Public sector reforms: integration of services, drug court development. Drug Strategies, Washington DC, lauds as highly advanced practice.




ACCESS TO CARE

Support of free clinic operations as a first tier strategy. New Federally Qualified Health Clinic identification, planning and funding. Early support of county-run access to care model as well as Foundation involvement in Hospital access to care planning.




CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE

Multi-year initiative aimed at increasing the “developmental assets” of youth. One of the largest projects in the nation using the Search Institute's paradigm, with 60 percent local school penetration. Incubated at Foundation and now free standing.




COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK

Initiative designed to improve county response to a major regional terrorist event or natural disaster. Since 2002, it has become central community/county planning entity in this arena. Brought forward by the Department of Homeland Security as a national best practice. Read more...




COMMUNITY STRATIFICATION OF CARE MODEL

Development/implementation of community disaster care model emphasizing home care, community-based triage, hospital decompression and surge capacity planning. Foundation developed Medical Reserve Corps now resident in the Howard County Health Department.




HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Aggressive multi-year agenda began with development of HorizonHelp information and referral system, an array of Foundation websites and HorizonNet, a system to facilitate Foundation’s Board communications. Read more...




HORIZON COMMUNITY COUNCILS

Implementation of Foundation advisory council structure in Western Howard County, North Laurel/Savage, Ellicott City and Elkridge. Councils have become dynamic part of community infrastructure across the County. Read more...




HORIZON FOUNDATION TELEVISION SHOW

Aggressive use of broadcast media during six year period to highlight the Foundation's work, cornerstone health issues as well as the work of Foundation grantees. The On the Horizon television show was telecast on Comcast Channel 70 with strong advertising. Visit the archives and view past shows...




SOUTHEAST 2015 INITIATIVE

Geographic initiative to improve health in the South East area of Howard County. Public participation, enhanced enrollment of those eligible for Medicaid , and focused public sector involvement are present in the strategic plan development. Read more...




AGING IN PLACE INITIATIVE

Multi-year effort to improve the ability of older adults to remain functionally independent into old age. The program is a national evidence-based chronic disease prevention model. The Foundation partnered with the Federal Administration on Aging on the initiative. Read more...




HORIZON/ACS POLICY ANALYSIS CENTER

Culmination of a strategic partnership between The Horizon Foundation and the Association of Community Services. Center was begun in late 2008 to enhance Foundation/ACS decision-making and has produced range of studies. It operates under joint board committee. For more information, visit www.policyanalysiscenter.org.